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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.76, 2,858.70 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.76, 2,858.70 and 608.20 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.76 : 2,858.70 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.76/2,858.70 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.76x = 2,858.70 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.76x = 1,738,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,661.34/1,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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